Picture this: You're at a social event, surrounded by confident, charismatic people. You can be one of those confident charismatic people. 

There is one simple mindset that sets A-Listers apart—and by the end of this episode, you’ll know how to use it to stand out effortlessly.

Are you a high-performing leader who dreads the small talk at social events but craves meaningful connections? This episode is your guide to navigating these gatherings with poise and purpose, turning them into career-boosting opportunities. Discover how to build genuine relationships without sacrificing your introverted nature.

By the end of this episode, you’ll learn:

🔥How to project a polished and confident image that makes you unforgettable

✨ Ways to strengthen relationships through thoughtful, engaging conversations

💎 Three no-fail strategies to spark and sustain interesting dialogue.

🎧 Hit play now to unlock the mindset and tools that will transform your next event into a charisma-filled success story!

If you want personalized help to elevate your executive communication and presence, consider our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program designed for high performers like you. Click the here to set up a short chat with me to see if that’s the best fit for you.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Ever walk away from theoretical win-win negotiations feeling like you lost and left a ton of value on the table?

Even the smartest, most conscientious professionals often fall short—and you can change that today.

Negotiation isn’t reserved for attorneys or sales reps; it’s a skill we all need, whether you’re asking for a raise, resolving conflicts, or securing resources. 

Yet, most high-performing professionals unknowingly rely on outdated strategies or avoid negotiation altogether out of fear of being “too pushy.” In this episode, we break down the 7 hidden tensions that shape every negotiation and reveal how to navigate them like a pro.

By the end of Laura’s game-changing conversation with Cash Nickerson you’ll know:

🎯 How to spot and manage the 7 hidden tensions in any negotiation to avoid regret and maximize outcomes.

🤝 Strategies for maintaining strong relationships while still advocating for what you want.

💡 Leverage process-based negotiation to gain respect and drive better results, especially if you’re an introvert.

👉 Don’t miss out on transforming your negotiation skills—hit play now and start getting more of what you want with less stress.

This episode is packed with actionable insights to help you become a more confident and effective negotiator. Play it now to start sharpening your skills!

If you want personalized help to elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

Cash Nickerson is chairman of Nickerson Stoneleigh, Inc., a private investment firm, and President of Cash Nickerson, P.C., a law and negotiation consulting firm. Previously, he was North America Chairman of AKKA Technologies; and President, CFO, and General Counsel of PDS Tech prior to its purchase by AKKA Technologies. 

Earlier roles include corporate attorney and marketing executive for Union Pacific Railroad, partner at Jenner & Block, and chairman and CEO of a tech company. He has 40 years of negotiation experience and has taught negotiation to law students at Washington University since 2018. He’s authored seven books, including his latest, The Seven Tensions of Negotiation. Learn more at cashnickerson.com.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

💡 "What if your biggest career blocker isn’t your skills or experience, but how others perceive your leadership presence? 

For highly conscientious, high-performing leaders like you, mastering executive presence isn’t optional—it’s essential. 

Whether you’re aiming for a seat at the table or trying to influence key decisions, understanding and embodying executive presence is the difference between being heard and being overlooked.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

🌟 The 10 specific qualities that define high executive presence—and how to embody them authentically

🎯 Know exactly where you stand on each quality and what actionable steps can take you to the next level

📈 Ways to implement subtle yet impactful shifts that will make you the leader others look to in moments that matter

🎙️ Don’t wait to unlock your leadership edge—play this episode now and get a free downloadable assessment in the show notes to chart your path to executive presence mastery!

Get your 10-question Executive Presence Assessment here.

If you want personalized help to massively elevate your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

There is a 4-step process for answering questions in episode 298: Stop Undermining Your Leadership by Overusing this Charisma-Killing Answer you may want to check out. 

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Want to unlock the secret to getting invited to the most exclusive events—and actually enjoying them?

Today, we’re diving into the world of elite parties with tips that could change your social life forever!

Learning to enjoy parties could open doors to life-changing opportunities, build influential connections, and skyrocket your career—all without faking enthusiasm or small talk.

For high-performing leaders, social events are more than just gatherings—they’re gateways to untapped opportunities. 

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

 🎉 How to position yourself as the guest everyone wants at their event

🤝 Pro-level strategies to build authentic connections—even if you're naturally introverted

🌟 The insights into how your presence and actions at social events can create lasting impressions that lead to invites, deals, and collaborations.

Don’t miss this episode—play it now to discover how to turn any social event into a launchpad for success and fun! 🎧

These are secrets I learned from Rob Giardinelli, a social expert who’s attended over 2,000 events. For more social savvy listen to our full conversation on episode 211: A-list Charisma and Executive Presence Tips to Go From Awkward Guest to Party Pro.

If you want personalized help with your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Do  you consistently tell your stakeholders or audience how great your solution is? That’s a HUGE MISTAKE.

As a high-performing leader, you’re often tasked with influencing without authority—whether it’s securing buy-in from the C-suite or aligning your team. 

This episode unpacks the untapped potential of persuasion through authenticity and how it directly impacts trust and executive presence.  

By the end of today’s episode you’ll know:

🌟 What to focus on INSTEAD of the solution to make your ideas irresistible in any room

🔑 The 4-step framework to make yourself known, liked, and trusted, setting you up for your next promotion

🦇 Why trying to be Superman is for losers!

🎧 Don’t wait—hit play now and transform the way you connect, communicate, and climb the executive ladder!  

If you want personalized help with your executive presence our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

About our Guest

Dr. Yaniv Zaid is a master of persuasion, combining legal, economic, and rhetorical expertise. A lawyer, economist, and PhD in legal rhetoric, he has guided businesses worldwide in refining their communication, marketing, and sales strategies.

With over 1,200 lectures across four continents, Dr. Zaid is a sought-after speaker and consultant, trusted by government ministries, private firms, and public organizations. He’s also a best-selling author of books like “Speaking in Front of an Audience” and more recently The 21st Century Sales Bible: Mastering the 10 Commandments of Marketing, Negotiation & Persuasion.

Dr. Zaid’s journey began as chairman of Haifa University’s Debate Club, where he represented Israel in international competitions, earning third place in the 2003 World Championship for public speaking.

Dr. Zaid shares actionable insights that can elevate your communication and marketing skills. Don’t miss out—tune in now and level up your persuasion game! 🎧💪

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

With just a few simple tweaks, the way you communicate in your next senior leadership meeting could shift how executives perceive you—from a capable contributor to a future peer.

As a highly conscientious, high-performing business leader, you've worked hard to earn your seat at the table. 

But senior executives expect more than expertise—they look for strategic thinking, concise delivery, and alignment with big-picture goals.

In this episode, you'll uncover the habits that elevate your communication and solidify your executive presence.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

🔥How to more accurately anticipate what senior executives want from you

🧩4 specific habits to communicate like a peer to senior executives

🚀How to frame anything you want to say to senior executives

Hit play now to unlock the communication strategies that fast-track your path to the executive suite—your next big career move starts here. 

If you want personalized help with your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

The truth no one tells you: Being brilliant at your job isn’t enough to land that senior leadership promotion—and the reason may surprise you.

As a high-performing, detail-oriented business leader, you’ve checked all the boxes—flawless execution, strong relationships, and impressive results. 

Yet, you’re watching others move ahead while you’re still waiting for your breakthrough. This episode unpacks the hidden factors keeping you from the corner office and how to overcome them.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

💡 What national leader Tulsi Gabbard projects that immediately commands respect in any room

🎯 The fear that holds many high performers back in leadership

🚀 The missing secret ingredient that distinguishes high-potential professionals from senior leaders 

🎧 Press play now to discover the hidden keys to executive presence and make your next promotion inevitable! 

As leaders, we may not all have a national stage like Tulsi Gabbard, but we can apply these principles to our own platforms. Whether it’s speaking to a team, addressing stakeholders, or advocating for change, these lessons will enhance our executive presence and make us more effective communicators.

If you want personalized help with your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

Formality is the death of interesting; facts are the annihilation of connection.

If you're memorizing scripts or delivering dry data points, you're not connecting—you’re losing your audience.

For high-performing business leaders juggling serious meetings and critical presentations, the pressure to appear formal and professional is immense. 

But here's the catch: excessive formality could be silently killing your credibility and impact. This episode tackles how to ditch the boredom and communicate with tactics that build influence and likability without sacrificing professionalism.

🌟 How to use the “Uncertainty Principle” to grab and hold ttention—even in the dullest business updates

🌟 The magic of small, relatable disclosures that make you instantly likable in any situation

🌟 A framework to simplify complex data into a concise, memorable story executives won’t forget

🎙️ Don’t let another presentation or meeting fall flat—tap “play” now and start transforming your communication style for better influence and faster career growth!

If you want personalized help to be more interesting in your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

About our guest:

Ivan Ruiz, author of  End Boring: A Tactical Approach to Public Speaking and Communication is the founder of Public Speaking Lab.

Bio's are boring, here are some fun facts about Ivan:

🟠 A top-rated instructor on Coursera with over 160,000 learners

🟠A  top-rated instructor on Udemy with over 60,000 students

🟠 The official host for the Invictus Games in 2017 & PanAm Games in 2015

🟠 The largest crowd he ever spoke in front of was 50,000 as the host of FIFA Arab Cup

🟠 Author of a book called "End Boring"

🟠 He can teach you how to salsa dance 

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.

They already know what you’re going to say. That’s why you fail at influence.

As a high-performing leader, you’re already juggling countless responsibilities, but here’s the thing: uninspired communication costs you credibility, opportunities, and executive presence. 

In today’s fast-paced environment, leaders who communicate with clarity and intrigue win the trust of their teams and the respect of senior executives.

By the end of this short episode you’ll know:

🎯 Your ticket to transform how leaders see you in the way you set up the message

💡 The reason why 99% of work presentations are actually sleep aids 

🚀 The essential key if you want to be more interesting (which also means “more memorable")

Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your executive presence—tap play and transform your presentations today!

When you apply these three strategies, your presentations will go from predictable to powerful—and so will your executive presence.  

If you want personalized help with your executive communication, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome. Your leadership becomes more strategic and inspiring.

How can the communication strategies behind one of the most controversial political campaigns help you break through the noise and elevate your executive presence? 

The answer lies in mastering the same tactics of connection, clarity, and positioning that Susan Wiles used to rewrite the rules of persuasion.  

As a high-performing business leader, you're constantly balancing the demands of connecting with your team, impressing senior executives, and carving out your unique leadership identity. 

What if you could adopt techniques that cut through complexity, engage emotions, and leave a lasting impression? Whether you're navigating a tough conversation or vying for your next promotion, these insights are your key to being heard and remembered.

By the end of this short episode you'll know:

🎯 How simplicity and repetition can transform your messaging into an unstoppable leadership tool 

🧠 The art of emotional connection to build trust and influence, even with the toughest audiences

🚀 How to position yourself as a distinctive leader who commands attention and stands out in a competitive landscape

Press play now to unlock the seven proven strategies that will elevate your communication game and turn every interaction into an opportunity to lead with impact.

How are you positioning yourself as a leader? If you want personalized help so that your executive communication resonates, our Executive Presence Mastery System, a 90-day intensive coaching program may be your ticket. Click here to set up a short meetup for us to chat about it.

In Speak Up communication and executive presence coaching, high performing leaders learn to enhance their influence and confidence, refining their communication style to increase visibility and effectiveness in promotion opportunities. 

By honing communication skills and fostering a trusted advisor mindset, aspiring executives cultivate mastery in public speaking and beat imposter syndrome.